GE ZMC3000 Series User manual

Monogram.
Use and Care Guide
for ZMC3000 Series
Built-In
Microwave/Convection Over
M(mggramZ
Microwave!Convection Oven

Introduction
Your new Monogram microwave/convection oven
makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience
and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose
it for its purity of design, practical cooking features
or assiduous attention to detail--or for all of
these reasons--you'll lind that your Monogram
microwave/convection oven's superior blend of form
and function wilt delight you for years to come.
The Monogram microwave/convection oven was
designed m provide the flexibility to blend in with
your kitchen cabinetry.
The information on the following pages will help
you operate and maintain your microwave/convection
oven properly.
For a listing of dealers--or if you have other
questions--please call the GE Answer Center ®
(800.626.2000).
Contents
Adapter Plugs ............................. 36
Aluminum Foil ........................ 5, 29
Appliance Registration ................. 3
Care and Cleaning ................ 34, 35
Clock ......................................... 8, 9
Combination Cooking ........... 28-31
Auto Roast ..................... 28, 29
Cooking by Temperature......31
Cooking by Time ................. 30
Consumer Sen, ices ..................... 38
Control Panel ............................ 8, 9
Convection Cooking ............. 32, 33
Cooking by Temperature......33
Cooking by Time ................. 32
Cooking Reference Guide .......... 34
Cookware and Accessories ......... 12
Extension Cords .......................... 36
Features ....................................... 10
Grounding Instructions ............... 36
Light Bulb Replacement ............. 36
Microwave Cooking ......... 7, 13-28
Add 30 Seconds ................... 15
Auto Cook ...................... 22-26
Auto Defrost .................. 20, 21
Automatic Cooking Control
Guide .............................. 24, 25
Auto Reheat ................... 27, 28
Auto Start!Reminder ...... 15, 16
Cooking by Temperature 18, 19
Cooking by Time ........... 14-16
Cooking Complete Reminder
Defrosting by Time ........ 17, 18
Delayed Cooking ................. 13
Express Cook Feature .......... 15
Hold Time ............................ 13
Microwaving Tips .................. 7
Minute/Second Timer ....13, 14
Popcorn .......................... 16, 17
Power Levels
...... 8, 11, 13-15, 17-20, 30, 31
Model and Serial Number
Location ............................... 10
Oven Shelf
5, 10, 12, 16,22,24,27,30,35
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy ........................................... 3
Problem Solver ........................... 37
Safety Instructions .................... 4-6
Temperature Probe
.......... 5,9,10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 28, 29,
31,33,35,37
Warranty ..................................... 39
What Your Oven Can Do ............ 11
Questions?
Call GEAnswer Center
800,626.2000
Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
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Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new
microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don't understand something or need more help, write
(include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and serial numbers.
See the Features of Your Oven section for model and serial
number location. These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your
microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
SerialNumber
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
If you received a damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you can COITeCtyourself.
Be sure your microwave oven is registered.
It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done
so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original
purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.
This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.
Write to: GE Appliances, Range Product Service, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
harmful exposure to :microwave energy, k is
important not to defea_or _amper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing Surfaces.
If you need service...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased.
If for some reason you are not happy with the service
you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will
solve the problem.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
pafflcularly important that the oven door elose
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(t) door (bent)
(2)hinges and latches (broken or loosenedt
(3) doorseals and sealing surfaces,
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service pei'sonneL
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details--including your phone number--to:
Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances
Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 3

W_en using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARN IN -To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury tOpersons
or exposure to excessive microwav e energy:
• Read and follow the specific PrecautiOns to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy section on the previous page.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properl? grounded outlet. See the
Grounding Instructions section.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. DO/notuse corrosive
chemic_s or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave/convection 0v_n is specifically
designed to heat or cook food, and is not
in_ended for laboratory or industrial use.
For best operation, plug this appliance into
breaker.
accordance with the provided Installation
Instruction.
•Do not cover or block any opeffmgs on the
appliance.
•Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this _i_oduct ne_ water--for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming _ool or near a sink.
i$ *• *
Th!s microwave/conv_tion oven _s not
approved or tested for marine use.
•Do not store anything directly on top of
the microwave Oven surface when the oven
in operation.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge oftable
or counter.
or dropped.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s)of yriar book.
This appliance should be service only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
autho_zed service facility _or examination.
rep_r or adjustment.
tl • • )
As with any apphance, ¢1_ superwston is
necessary when used by L'hildren.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
--Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper_ plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bags in oven•
1Do not use your microwavetconvecfion oven
to dry newspapers.
13-onot use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper _rwels, napkins and waxed paper can
your oven,
--Do not operate the oven in microwave or
combination modes while empty tO avoid
damage to the Oven and the d_ger of fire.
If by accident the oven sh0Uld _un empty a
minute or two, no harm is @he: However, try to
avoid operating the oven _y at all times--it
saves energy and prolongs :the life of the oven,
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--Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
--If materials inside oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven oft: and disconnect
power cord. or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel,
• When using the convection or combination
cooking functions, both the outside and inside of
the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to
remove comainers of food and accessories such as
the metal accessory rack and temperature probe.
•Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
Can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving risk of electric shock.
*Do not use paper products when the
microwave/convection oven is operated in
the convection or combination mode.
•Do not store any materials, other than our
recommended accessories, in this oven when
not in use.
*Don'l defrost frozen beverages in narrow
• , o.
necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages)
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build
up, This can cause the container to burst, possib y
resulting m injury,
•Use metal only as directed in this book. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4" high: remove top foil cover and return tray
to box. When using metal in the microwave oven,
keep metal (other than metal shelt3 at least
1inch away from sides of oven.
•Do not cover the Shelf or any other part
of the oven with metal foil. This will cause
overheating of the microwave/convection oven.
• Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated
food• Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware
•Sometimes. the oven floor and walls can
become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the
floor and walls during and after cooking.
* Foods cooked in liquids (such as pastaJ may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care
and Cleaning section(s) for instructions cmhow to
clean the inside of the oven.
•Thermometer--Do not use regular cooking
or oven :thermometers when cooking by
microwave or combination. The metat and
mercur'y in these thermometers could cause
arcing and posslbte damage to the oven. Do
not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed
or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using itto cook with. If you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting _tin food
or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can
crea_e electrical arcing in the oven. damage oven
walls and damage the temperature probe.
•Plastic cookware---Plastic cookware designed
lor microwave cooking is very useful, but should
bc used carefully, Even _crowave-safe plastic
may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften
or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking, In longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For these
reasons: 1_ Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer's recommendations. 21 Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do
not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervismn
When cooking pork. follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least !70°E This assur_ that. in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat. it will be killed and meat will be safe
to eat.
•Do not boil eggs in a microwave ovem Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will causeit to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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caution) should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking,
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
prow.r _
, Avoid heating baby food in glass jars. even
without :their lids: especially meat and egg
mixtures
,Bodable cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package. If they are not,
plastic could burst d_ng or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting i_ injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should be a__east partially
uncovered because they form a fight sea_. When
certain special circumstances.
liquids may start to boil during
or shortly _er removal from the •_L-;---_ • Hot foods and steam can cause
microwave oven. To prevent burns _ burnS. Be careful when opening
from splashing liquid, stir the liquid any containers of hot food. including
briefly _fom removing the container
from the microwave oven,
• Some products Such as whole eggs and
sealed containe_for example, closed:glass
jars--will explode and should not be heated in
this oven. Such :use of the microwave
oven could :result in injury,
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible iJajury,
direct steam away from hands
and face.
SAVETHESE
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MICROWAVING TIPS
• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for
micmwaving."
•If you are not
sure if adish is
microwave-safe,
use this test:
Place in the oven
both the dish you
are testing and a
glass measuring
cup filled with one
cup of water--set the measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the
dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If
the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup
heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
•Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
• Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
All These Things are Normal With Your Microwave Oven:
• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may
occur while operating at power levels other than high.
• Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.
• Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed
while using your microwave oven. It's similar to
the interference caused by other small appliances
and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
• Steam or vapor escaping t?om around the door.
• Light reflection around door.
• During cooking you will hear "cracking" and "popping"
noises which are nothing more than normal expansion
of the oven.
• At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a slight
thump. This is normal.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls with the
touch of a finger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand. With
your new oven, you have several cooking options. In addition to microwave
or convection cooking, you have combination cooking, which uses both
methods. Also automatic microwave cooking (Auto Cook) and automatic
microwave defrosting (Auto Defrost), and automatic combination
temperature cooking (Auto Roast). Or you may make your own programs
to suit your own cooking needs.
1. CONVECTION COOK. When convection
cooking, touch this pad before entering desired
oven time and temperature.
2. COMBINATION COOK. Touch this pad to
either cook by time or internal food temperature
with microwave speed and convection browning
alternating during the cooking cycle.
3. TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power level 10 or change
power level _ter setting time.
4. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
power level 3, or change power level after
entering time.
5. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking
or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
6. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy while it functions as both
a kitchen timer or as a holding period between
defrost and time or temperature cooking.
7. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number
pads I, 3, and 0 and "1:30" will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to
reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
8. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number Ithrough
5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power
level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for
2 minutes at power level 10.
9. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it stops the oven
and erases all settings except time of day.
10. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, doneness
code words, preheat code words, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
11. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then
number pad for desired code number, and oven
automatically microwaves at pre-programmed
power levels and determines the proper amount
of cooking time until the food is done and oven
shuts off.
12. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.7 ounces.
13. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START
for quick reheating of prepared foods.
14. START. Touch this pad to begin any function,
15. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the 0
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
16. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter time
of day or cooking time, internal food temperature
when using probe, oven temperature, power level,
cooking codes and food weights.
17. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30
seconds to the cook time as it's counting down.
18. AUTO START. Allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--up
to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be
used like an alarm clock.
19. TEMP COOK HOLD. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a preset temperature.
When internal food temperature reaches 90°E,
oven shows temperature until preset temperature
is reached and holds temperature for up to
one hour.
20. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code
number and food weight. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
21. COMBINATION AUTO ROAST. Touch
this pad and roast by using a combination of
microwave speed and convection browning.
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When You Plug in the Oven
The panel displays five 8's on the upper portion and
all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After
15 seconds, all lights disappear and "RESET" appears
in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set
the clock and oven is ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset clock after touching the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
Temperature Probe
"PROBE" Appears in the Display
• Probe has been forgotten when Combination Auto
Roast or Temp Cook Hold function is being used.
• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
• Probe left in oven walt receptacle and you
programmed a function that doesn't need the probe.
Clock Display On/Off Feature
The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the the clock display
on or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad
to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot
be used while a cooking feature is in use.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp
Cook Hold)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven
will display "End" and beep once a minute until you
either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad,
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be
securely closed for oven to operate.
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking
to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined
in oven.
3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must
be securely inserted into receptacle before oven
will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
4. Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal
food temperature, The probe must be used when
cooking by temperature in microwave, convection
or combination modes.
5. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the
oven floor when using convection or combination
cooking. Remove the shelf when using microwave-
only cooking,
6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For
detailed information on each feature, see Your
Touch Control Panel section.
7. Oven Floor.
NOTE: Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on
the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate
is located on the front of the oven seen when the door
is open.
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WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety
of food preparation options. Microwave cooking
uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The
movement of the microwaves through the food
generates heat and cooks most foods faster than
regular methods, while retaining their natural
texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats
food directly, not the cookware or the interior of
the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is
particularly convenient because less time is
spent in food preparation.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and sealed-
in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the
food surfaces.
Your new oven also offers the option of combination
cooking, using microwave energy along with
convection cooking. You cook with speed and
accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply
preset the length of cooking time desired and your
oven turns off automatically. Or you can cook by
temperature, by these methods, using the temperature
probe to determine the doneness by the internal
temperature of the food. This method takes the
guesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven off
automatically when the food reaches the desired
The Microwave Sensor Cooking Features (Auto
Cook, Auto Reheat and Popcorn) do your microwave
cooking for you. They are easy and convenient--just
follow the step-by-step instructions in this manual. A
sensor detects steam from the food and automatically
adjusts cooking time and power level for best results.
Combination Auto Roast is a cooking function that
uses the temperature probe. You simply select from
4 Combination Auto Roast codes, and the oven
automatically adjusts power level, oven temperature
and internal _bod temperature to cook the food the
way you want it.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time
and power levels for you. Enter the food weight in
pounds and tenths of a pound and touch the START
pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and
changes power levels during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
The Auto Start/Reminder feature lets you program the
oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if you're
not at home. The Reminder feature can be used like
an alarm clock.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection and combination
cooking.
temperature.
Comparison Guide
Microwave Convection Combination
COOKING
METHOD
I Jd/Y2;:."1 ,
Microwave energy is
distributed evenly throughout
the oven for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Hot air circulates around
food m produce browned
exteriors and seal in juices.
F-t/.%,'a, tl
Microwave energy and convection
heat combine to cook foods in up to
one-half the time of regular ovens,
while browning and sealing in juices.
HEAT Microwave energy. Circulating heated air, Microwave energy and circulating
SOURCE heated air.
HEAT Heat produced within food Heat conducted from Food heats from instant energy from
CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration, outside of food to inside, penetration and heat conducted from
outside of food.
BENEFITS Fast, high efficiency cooking. Aids in brnwning and seals Shortened cooking time from
Oven and surroundings do in flavor. Cooks some foods microwave energy, plus browning
not get hot. Easy clean-up, faster than regular ovens, and crisping from convection heat.
Read this book co learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide
variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle. 11

COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES
Cookware
tteat-Resistant Glass,
• ®
Glass-Ceranuc (Pyrex ,
FJzc King , Coming
Ware '_'.etc.[)
Ceramic
(Cookware with
no metal trim)
Metal
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
Microwave-Safe Plastics
Plastic Vilms and Wraps
Paper Products
Straw, Wicker mid Wood
*Use only microwave cookwm_ that is safe to 400°F,
Microwave Convection Combination
YES YES YES
YES YES YES
NO YES NO
NO NO NO
YES NO YES*
YES NO NO
YES NO NO
YES NO NO
Cookware Tips
Convection Cooking
METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked
products, but especially where browning or crusting
is important.
Dark or dull finish metal plms are best for breads and
Fries because they absorb heat and produce crisper
crust•
Shiny aluminum pans arc better for cakes, cookies
or muffins because these pans reflect heat _md help
produce a light lender crust.
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking
dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due
to the c/eanability of glass•
Combination Cooking
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers
are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal
trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall
or metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the
shelf or the oven.
HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave
cookware (safe to 400°E) may be used, but it is
not recommended for tbods requiring crusting or
all around browning, because the plastic is a poor
conductor of heat.
METAL SHELF_
Microwave Convection Combination
NO YES YES
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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER
The Minute/Second Timer
i • • •
The M nute/Seeond Timer has three timing
functions:
• It operates as a minute timer.
• It can be set to delay cooking•
•It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Minute/Second Timer operates without
microwave energy.
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to
program a "holding time" between microwave
cooking functions. The time can range from one
second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding
or standing time may be found in some of your
own recipes or in a cookbook.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
Step 2: Touch number pads 3, 0 and 0 (tbr 3 minutes
and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down.
Step 4: When time is up, oven signals, flashes "End,"
and display shows time of day,
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch the pad for the desired cooking function. For
example, touch TIME COOK and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes
to delay cooking. Touch START. When delaying
a temperature cooking function which uses the
temperature probe, be sure the probe is in food
before touching START. NOTE: Cooling fan
comes on during delay time.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
IStep 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
TIME I
DEFROST
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and 0 for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3 but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
II Step 4: Set standing or hotd time by
MINiSEC [touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
TIMER
Step 5: Touch pads 1, 0, 0 and 0 to hold for
ten minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK pad.
TIME
COOK
Step 7: Touch 2, 5, 0 and 0 for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
START ]
Step 8: Touch START. As each
function is automatically performed,
oven display shows instructions
entered and the function. When
time is up, the oven signals and
flashes "End."
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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER
(continued)
Using the Minute/Second Timer While Running Another Program
The Minute/Second Timer can be used while another
program is running. First set up the other program and
touch START. Then touch the M1NISEC TIMER pad.
Enter the amount of time you want by touching the
number pads. Do not touch START; the timer will
automatically begin within three seconds.
NOTE: The Minute/Second Timer wilt not work
while Auto Start/Reminder, Combination Auto Roast.
Auto Defrost, Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn
are running.
COOKING BY TIME
Time Cook
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected
amount of time.
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility'.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup II I
2/3 full of water, add
1 teaspoon of instant
coffee and stir to
dissolve. Use a cup
that has no metal
decoration and is
microwave-safe (refer
to Microwaving Tips
section). Place cup in
overt and close door.
TIME
COOK
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
Because automatic power level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate,
see "How to Change Power Level" below.)
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
START
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
"End." The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset
the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level, Then touch START.
-_ Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,
0 and 0 for one minute.
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Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time
cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if
you want to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here's how to do it.
Step 1" Place food in oven in microwave-safe
container and close the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
TIME
COOK
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK pad.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
Step 6: Change the power level.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL
pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
Step 7: Touch START.
Step 8: At the end of Cook Time l, the second
power level is displayed and Cook Time 2 is shown
counting down.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
"End." The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset
the timer to resume cooking.
The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set
time for I-5 minutes.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that
corresponds with the amount of your desired
cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch
the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
Step 2: Touch the START pad,
The oven will automatically signal, flash "End" and
shut off at the end of the programmed time,
Add 30 Seconds
ADD 30
SECONDS
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides
a convenient way to extend cooking
time by 30 seconds while the oven
timer is counting down. It will add
30 seconds to the time shown each
time the pad is touched.
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of
day--up to a 12-hour delay.
i Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.
AUTO
START
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will
automatically start at the desired time.
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COOKING BY TIME
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How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without starting the oven.
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to
leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
[ Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad,
AUTO I
START
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up
to l 2 hours later).
Step 3: Touch START
pad, The reminder is
now set at the time you
programmed, and will
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound
until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad. The display will show "REM" until the oven
door is opened o1"CLEAR/OFF is touched. The
REMinder time may be displayed by touching the
AUTO START pad. The time-of-day may be
displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.
POPCORN
NOTE:
Use of the metal shelf Mth the Popcorn program
is NOT recommended.
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
IPOPCORNIStep 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
"POP" flashes on
the display.
ISTART itep 4: Touch START. The popcorn
sensor automatically calculates the
cooking time.
After the popcorn
sensor detects steam,
the oven signals and
displays remaining
cooking time needed.
Step 5: When cooking
is completed, the oven
signals and flashes
"End." Open the door
and remove the
popcom.
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How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make. If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
another adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad and then touch
number pad 9. The
word "POP" will
appear on the display
with a plus sign beside
it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking
time is being provided,
Press the START pad.
ioucthePoPcooi
pad and then touch
p _'_ +number pad 1. The
L.,J word "POP" will LJ N
appear on the display
with a minus sign beside
it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking
time is being provided.
Press the START pad.
DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto
Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because
the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels
for you.
•Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the
oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
TIME [Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
DEFROST I
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0
for 4 minutes.
START i Step 4: Touch START. When
the cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes "End," then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over. close the door and repeat
Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End," open
the door, remove the package and separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
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Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen
in paper or
plastic can be
defrosted in
the package.
• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted mid microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
• For even
defrosting,
some foods
need to be
broken up \..,_._
or separated
part of the way through the defrosting time.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs,
fish. stuffings, poultry and pork should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour Mter
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping
noise, What is it?
A, This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A, Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During eithel: rotate or
stir food frequently.
COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for
many foods.
Use Temp Cook Hold to cook a variety of foods to
the desired finished food temperatm'e. The Time
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
Temp Cook Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to "Hold"
setting after reaching the preset food temperature from
90°E to 199°E and maintains that temperatm'e for up
to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold" when
preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges the imernal temperature of your fond. Use
the probe when you want to Convection Cook
or Combination Cook to a preferred internal
temperature. (Its appearance may vary, from picture
shown.) _e probe must be used when using Temp
Cook Hold or Auto Roast. See How to Use the
Temperature Probe section for proper use of
your probe.
Handle Sensor
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How to Use the Temperature Probe
Place the probe so that the point
rests in the center of the thickest
meaty part of the roast, or into
the cut end or the meatiest part
of boueless ham or lamb. The
point should not touch bone, fat
or gristle. For bone-in ham or
lamb, insert the probe into the
center of the lowest large muscle
or joint.
Insert the probe into the meatiest
part of the inner thigh, below
and parallel to the leg of a
whole turkey.
For dishes such as meatloaf or
casserole, insert the probe into
the center.
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
securely in oven wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch the TEMP COOK
TEMP COOK HOLD pad.
HOLD
Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
START 90°E, display will show "COOL"; if
temperature is 90°E or above, display
shows temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 150°E is reached, the oven will sound
and display "HOLd." The oven will then hold the
temperature.
i Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad
CLEAR to stop the cycle.
OFF
Step 3: Touch 1, 5 and 0 for 150°E
Step 4: Touch the POWER LEVEL
POWER pad. Touch 5 for medium power.
LEVEL
Step 8: Remove the probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
• Use a lower power level; tbods
will heat more evenly though
requiring more time.
•Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before
inserting probe. Probe may
break off if used in frozen foods.
• Cover foods loosely tbr moisture
control and quick, even heating.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display after
Itouched the START pad?
A. "PROBE" will flash if you don't seat the cable
end of the probe securely into the receptacle
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOK HOLD pad and forget to use the probe,
Q, Can Ileave my probe in the oven if it's not
inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage
the oven,
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically sets the
defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost Guide.
Enter the food weight in pounds
and tenths of a pound (see
Conversion Guide). Then
touch the START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting
time and changes power levels
during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
AUTO
DEFROST
Step 2: Touch the AUTO
DEFROST pad,
START
Step 3: Enter weight. For example,
touch number pads 1 and 2 for
weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces. See Conversion Guide
below.)
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
Display shows defrost time
counting down.
Twice during
defrosting, the oven
beeps 4times and
"TURn" flashes.
Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first and second signal. Then
close the door and touch START. (Defrosting
continues daring "TURn" display.)
When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened
or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths
(. l) of a pound.
Ounces Pounds
1-2 .1
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 ,7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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